Kris Roglieri’s Criminal Trial Set for January 2026 — No More Delays Says Judge
May 16, 2025
Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher
Kris Roglieri’s Criminal Trial Set for January 2026 — No More Delays Says Judge
In a key pretrial development, U.S. District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino presided over a remote status conference in the high-profile fraud case of Kris Roglieri, the once-prominent non-bank lender now facing serious federal loan fraud charges. The hearing, conducted via Teams, focused on trial scheduling and brought together government prosecutors, defense attorneys, and Roglieri himself—who joined from county jail.
Trial Not Ready… Yet
Both sides agreed they were not prepared to move forward on the current trial timeline. Roglieri’s defense team, led by public defenders Jeremy Sporn, Matthew Trainor, and Paul Shelton, stated they needed four to five more months to complete discovery and prepare their case.
The government, represented by AUSAs Joshua Rosenthal and Michael Barnett, confirmed their intention to file a Superseding Indictment within the next two months, but were warned by Judge D’Agostino not to file too close to the trial date. Prosecutors noted that discovery related to new charges had already been shared with the defense.
Defendant’s Access to Evidence an Issue
The defense highlighted ongoing coordination with Roglieri’s correctional facility to ensure he has adequate access to discovery materials—a vital part of their preparation. They tentatively projected that the defense would be ready to proceed by December 2025 or January 2026.
Court Sets Firm Trial Date
The court locked in a firm trial start date of January 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Albany. The government estimates a 2- to 3-week trial duration. All parties have been ordered to submit a Speedy Trial Act stipulation accommodating the new timeline.
Judge’s Message: This Train Leaves On Time
Judge D’Agostino made it clear: There will be no further delays. The January 2026 date is firm, with no adjournments to be granted.
Background
The charges stem from allegations that Roglieri misappropriated a $5 million deposit from investors seeking a $100 million loan for a Minnesota egg farm. Prosecutors claim the funds were diverted for personal luxuries, including a gold watch, private jet travel, and repayments to other clients, suggesting a Ponzi-like scheme.
Roglieri’s bail requests have been consistently denied. The court cited threats he allegedly made against investigators and the discovery of an AR-15 rifle with a high-capacity magazine at his residence as reasons for considering him a danger to the community.
In parallel, Roglieri’s assets are being liquidated under Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings to repay creditors. This includes the approved sale of his Queensbury mansion for $1.6 million.
Roglieri has pleaded not guilty to all charges, maintaining that he was defrauded by other firms. However, prosecutors allege he operated a fraudulent scheme, using new client funds to repay earlier investors.